I was born with a cleft lip and palate. As a child, I spent at least one week per year in the hospital for surgery related to my cleft. At ten years old, I decided I wanted to be a pediatric doctor. I wanted to help children feel comfortable, just like my doctors did; but I also had insight into being treated "different" than other children. These childhood experiences led me on a lifelong journey and educational path towards a dental career specializing in children.
CREDENTIALS:
IU School of Dentistry, DDS, 1989
Riley Children's Hospital, Pediatric Certificate, 1991
Ralph McDonald Pediatric Dentistry Award, 1991
IU School of Dentristry, MSD, 1994
Board Certified, Diplomate of the AAPD, 1998
Board Consultant of America Board of Pediatric Dentistry, 2010
MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
College of Diplomates
